Peppers Recipes

These recipes with peppers, including bell peppers, serrano peppers, banana peppers and a mix of types, will satisfy any sizzlin’ craving of yours. Expect to use up all the peppers in your fridge—and still want more!

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    Homemade Vegetarian Chili

    “I downsized the yield but not the flavor of my favorite vegetarian chili,” says Susan Wright, Yarmouth, Maine. Use leftovers...


    Stuffed Green Pepper Soup

    My husband and I first tasted this soup in a restaurant and loved it. I’m diabetic, so I came up...


    Quinoa-Stuffed Peppers

    “These peppers stuffed with quinoa taste yummy,” Anna Engle proclaims from Streetsboro, Ohio. “My family and I enjoy them regularly,...


    Smoked Sausage-Stuffed Peppers

    This recipe evolved over time. It draws heavily on a stuffed pepper recipe passed on to me by my mother...


    Roasted Peppers and Cauliflower

    Caramelization really enhances the flavors in this easy side dish. The seasoned, roasted peppers and cauliflower are just right with...


    Beefy Red Pepper Pasta

    Chock-full of veggies and gooey with cheese, this hearty one-dish meal will warm the whole family to their toes! Pureed...


    Yellow Squash and Peppers

    Anna Stodolak sends her quick veggie side dish that's sure to perk up any dinner. Anna uses fresh yellow squash...


    Salmon Bisque

    Nutrition experts recommend 2 fish meals per week. This soup recipe from Barbara Parks of Renton, Washington is a tempting...

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    Easy Cheese-Stuffed Jalapenos

    A few years ago, I saw a man in the grocery store buying a big bag of jalapeno peppers. I...


    Italian Chicken Chili

    Though the list of ingredients may seem long, this recipe from Genise Krause of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin takes just 20...


    Olive and Red Pepper Linguine

    With 16 grandchildren, I find that someone is always hungry. This is a quick dish to fix. I sometimes serve...


    Sweet Pepper Chicken

    Sweet red and green pepper strips add attractive color to this delicious chicken from Ann Johnson. "Put it in the...


    Chinese Pepper Steak

    My husband enjoys Chinese food, and he's my test kitchen judge. Thus far, there aren't many dishes he doesn't care...


    Moist Jalapeno Cornbread

    After many years of experimenting, I developed this recipe for cornbread. It has become a favorite with my family and...


    Spicy Slow-Cooked Chili

    I love that I can put the ingredients in the slow cooker and forget about it for a few hours....


    Balsamic Chicken and Peppers

    Valerie Moore of Olathe, Kansas likes using a colorful blend of peppers to brighten her skillet specialty—and a little balsamic...


    Armadillo Eggs

    The crust is crispy, and the peppers give this armadillo eggs recipe a nice zesty flavor. —Peggy Campbell, Welch, Texas

    Sweet Pepper Rice

    This tasty, colorful side dish is a lovely complement to many entrees. The peppers and rice make a nice texture,...


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    Vegetarian Chili

    Our vegetarian chili recipe has it all: two kinds of hearty beans, chunky tomatoes, corn, chiles and lots of spices....


    Venison Chili con Carne

    Kim Vaughn of Hampton, Virginia shares this thick, spicy chili that’s served over rice. “The venison is tender, and the...


    Roasted Red Pepper Soup

    Use jars of roasted and marinated peppers as a speedy shortcut to smoky, creamy roasted red pepper soup.


    Vegetable Barley Bake

    Forget the potatoes and rice, and consider this change-of-pace dinner accompaniment. Wholesome barley makes for a heart-smart dish that complements...


    Red Pepper Onion Relish

    “This relish makes the most of sweet red peppers and tangy, caramelized onions,” notes field editor Trisha Kruse of Eagle,...

    Winning Crab Bisque

    I decided to try my hand at making a light seafood soup after tasting one while dining out. I came...


    Zippy Three-Bean Chili

    I use convenient canned pinto, black and great northern beans to speed preparation of my hearty three-bean chili. The one-dish...


    Herb-Stuffed Red Peppers

    “We love to cook and experiment with new dishes,” writes Brenda Joyner of Pateros, Washington. “We found this recipe online...


    Lemon Chicken and Peppers

    Store-bought packages of lemon-pepper chicken breasts speed assembly of this main dish. From Evansville, Indiana, Gertrudis Miller writes, “I usually...


    Red Pepper Carrot Soup

    This colorful soup is a tasty way to have a serving of vegetables without a lot of fat. Even my...


    Spicy Bratwurst Supper

    With a zesty sauce and shredded Gouda cheese melted over the top, this tasty bratwurst dish comes together quickly in...